Role in plot
Maria Alejandria Cervantes is the prostitute Santiago Nasar and his friends frequently visited, although she doesn’t view Nasar as just another customer. She respects him, and Santiago Nasar in return considers her to be more than just a sexual partner. Maria Alejandria Cervantes helps define Santiago Nasar’s personality and character through their relationship.
Significance of name in work Maria is the Spanish form of Mary. Mary is a Hebrew name meaning “bitter”, and alludes to the Virgin Mary, which is ironic considering the career choice of the character. It could also be a reference to Mary Magdalen, the alleged prostitute who became one of Jesus' most devout followers. Alejandria means the defender of mankind. Cervantes is a municipality in Galicia, Spain, so perhaps her family originated from Spain.
Maria Alejandrina Cervantes
Role in plot
Maria Alejandria Cervantes is the prostitute Santiago Nasar and his friends frequently visited, although she doesn’t view Nasar as just another customer. She respects him, and Santiago Nasar in return considers her to be more than just a sexual partner. Maria Alejandria Cervantes helps define Santiago Nasar’s personality and character through their relationship.
Significance of name in work
Maria is the Spanish form of Mary. Mary is a Hebrew name meaning “bitter”, and alludes to the Virgin Mary, which is ironic considering the career choice of the character. It could also be a reference to Mary Magdalen, the alleged prostitute who became one of Jesus' most devout followers. Alejandria means the defender of mankind. Cervantes is a municipality in Galicia, Spain, so perhaps her family originated from Spain.
Student’s name
Becca Krawitz